Our Personal Injury Practice Areas

We Represent Clients Throughout Montana

Since 1980, Edwards, Frickle & Culver has developed and strengthened
its reputation as one of Montana's leading civil litigation practices.
Our performance on behalf of injury clients accounts for much of our record
of success.

Our basic mission is simple:
we're committed to helping ordinary Montanans make a full recovery from
the losses and injuries they've suffered through the negligence, greed, or wrongdoing of corporations,
insurance companies, energy companies, or anyone else who may be responsible
for your damages.

We advance the expenses involved with the investigation and proof of your
claims, and we only recover our costs and attorney's fees if we win. Call
us today at (406) 215-4735 to schedule your consultation.

Products Liability ClaimsOur attorneys assist clients who were harmed while using a defective or
dangerous product such as an auto defect, poorly designed construction
machinery or recreational equipment.

Dangerous Property ConditionsHazardous conditions and improper maintenance can lead to serious injuries
on another person's property. Known as a premises liability claim, we
can help you hold the property owner responsible for negligence.

Gas Explosions & Leaks Whether at work or at home, a gas explosion or carbon monoxide leak can
lead to extensive property damage and personal injuries. Our attorneys
can help you secure the compensation you need to cover your medical expenses,
lost wages, and damages for pain and suffering.

Medical MalpracticeSurgical errors or misdiagnosis can lead to devastating injuries. Our attorneys
can help you bring a claim against the doctor, nurse or hospital.

Disabling InjuriesWe help clients pursue compensation for injuries such as brain trauma or
spinal cord damage.

What Is the Statute of Limitations For Filing a Personal Injury Claim?

If you've been injured and wish to file a claim against the negligent party,
you must file your claim within the Montana statute of limitations. You have three years from the date the injury occurred during which to file your personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline
it's possible your case will never be heard by the court.

What If I'm Partially to Blame for My Injury?

Even if you are partially at fault for the accident that caused your injury,
you are still able to pursue compensation under Montana's shared fault laws.
Simply stated, the comparative fault rule allows the plaintiff to receive
compensation if they are less than 50% at fault for the accident. For example, if you were involved in a car accident where you were rear-ended
but were also texting, the defendant could argue that you share fault
for the accident. The court will need to determine at what percentage
you are at fault, and will then deduct that percentage from the total
compensation. If you were awarded $10,000, but were ruled 20% at fault,
then you would only receive $8,000 in total recovery. If you are judged to be more than 50% at fault, you cannot collect any damages at all.

Call (406) 215-4735 for a Personal Injury Lawyer's Advice

To learn how we go to work for the victims of negligence in Montana, contact
us for a free consultation. We take full advantage of our mobility to
visit and inspect accident scenes around the state or meet with clients,
witnesses, and experts wherever they happen to live and work. Distance
is never an issue in our practice.

For a free consultation about your legal options in the aftermath of an
accident or injury caused by negligence in Montana, do not hesitate to
contact Edwards, Frickle & Culver at our office in Billings.

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or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.